Prefix 205-449 — Birmingham, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 449
- Rate center
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF ALABAMA, LLC - AL
- OCN
- 7327
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2005-01-24
- LATA
- 476
Numbers in the 205-449 prefix are registered to the Birmingham rate center in AL, inside area code 205. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (205-449-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
Code-holder of record: LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF ALABAMA, LLC - AL (OCN 7327), assigned January 24, 2005. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 205-449 numbers may be served by different companies.
The rate center lies in the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 476. Local time follows the Central zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Birmingham caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-446 | Oneonta | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 205-447 | Birmingham | POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC. |
| 205-448 | Surfside | CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC |
| 205-450 | Moundville | CHARTER IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC |
| 205-451 | Birmingham | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 205-452 | Springville | POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 205-449 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Birmingham rate center in AL, area code 205. It is part of the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 205-449 numbers?
LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF ALABAMA, LLC - AL holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 205-449 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Birmingham businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.